7 Celebrities Banned By Ferrari (And 13 VIP Owners Nobody Knows About)

Manufacturer of the world's most famous sports car, Ferrari promotes the exclusivity of its vehicles by using several criteria to limit the purchase of its vehicles. These standards mean that it is not the buyer who decides to buy a new Ferrari; Ferrari must choose a buyer. As a result, many enthusiasts who could easily afford a Ferrari may be rejected by the manufacturer and chagrined.

Mid 17^th An English proverb of the century says: "Money decides", which means that money can have more power and influence than promises or words, and that if you want someone to let you into the club, give him some money. While this principle may be true for many businesses, it is often not appropriate for the exclusive group of Ferrari VIP owners.

In addition to funding, Ferrari is looking for customers who are passionate about their cars. Even when buying a higher performance model, Ferrari often requires you to review ownership history before allowing customers to buy a new one. An established relationship with a local dealer is a must. For the first buyer, there is little chance of walking away from the showroom with a new car.

For limited edition models, the requirements of the buyer are even stricter. Ferrari does not encourage purchases for investment purposes only. The company had a clause in the sales contract for the limited production LaFerrari Aperta giving Ferrari the right to buy back the car if the owner decided to resell it within 18 months of purchase.

Here are seven celebrities banned from owning a Ferrari and thirteen VIP Ferrari owners that not many people know about.

20 Banned: Deadmau5 and his purrari

Ferrari has high standards for its exotic cars, and while the company allows for some creative variation, radical changes are frowned upon. Ferrari executives were unhappy when Deadmau5 (real name Joel Zimmerman) wrapped his 458 Italia Purrari in Nyan Cat themed vinyl with custom badges and matching floor mats, beyond creative limits.

Ferrari has sent a cease and desist letter to self-proclaimed button presses to remove custom emblems. The film was later removed along with the "Purrari" custom badging and the car was returned to its original vanilla flavor. However, the chances of Deadmau5 getting into Ferrari's exclusive VIP list anytime soon are slim to none.

19 VIP: Tunku Ismail Idris, Crown Prince of Johor

Tunku Ismail Idris, Crown Prince of Johor, is the heir apparent and first in line of succession to the throne of Johor. He and his father, the Sultan of Johor, Malaysia, have a car collection that looks like the inventory of a major exotic car dealer. It features antiques from the 1890s, the latest models, and luxury exotic cars.

Collectively, the entire royal family owns over 500 cars that have been accumulated over three generations. A sports car lover, all of Prince's cars share the same "TMJ" license plate. Tunku Ismail is believed to be the first person from Malaysia to have a rare LaFerrari hypercar delivered in a vibrant color. Without a doubt, he is the only one in purple.

18 Banned: Rapper Tyga has car problems

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According to documents obtained by tabloid news site TMZ, the car rental company said Tyga leased a 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost and a 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider back in 2016, but stopped payments before the end of the lease. Both cars were seized, but the car rental company says Tyga still owes almost $45,000 for Ferraris and more than $84,000 for Rolls.

The company tried several times to collect the debt, but Taiga refused to pay, so now they are suing him for the full amount plus attorneys' fees along with interest. While these reports may be exaggerated, Ferrari executives certainly don't see the Tyga as an ideal candidate for their exclusive group.

17 VIP: Jay Kay, soloist Jamiroquai

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To qualify for the exclusive Ferrari VIP list and be eligible to purchase a limited production supercar like the LaFerrari, the owner must be almost obsessed with Ferrari cars and own multiple models. Jay Kay, lead singer of the jazz-funk band Jamiroquai, owns over 50 rare cars, including a Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer, Ferrari Enzo and LaFerrari.

Kay says he lives and breathes cars. He even remembers the license plates of cars he once owned but sold long ago. While many car collectors hire professionals to manage their collection and look for investment opportunities, Kay does it all himself, reading automotive magazines religiously.

16 Banned: Chris Harris, Top Gear

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In 2011, Chris Harris wrote a less-than-complimentary blog entry for Jalopnik titled "How a Ferrari Spins". In the article, he claimed that Ferrari had optimized the test cars to deliver excellent results in magazine performance tests. While this may be common practice for most car manufacturers, Ferrari executives were not happy with Harris' claims.

The company banned Harris and removed him from their list. journalists who can borrow a car (journalists have the right to rent cars). Despite building a reputation among Ferrari enthusiasts with his online videos, Harris did not drive the brand for several years. It is unlikely that the company will ask Harris to purchase new limited edition cars.

15 VIP: Robert Heryavec, Shark Tank Ferrari fan

Croatian businessman Robert Herjavec, who made his fortune in internet security and most recently became famous for starring in the ABC series. Shark Tank, is considered one of the best Ferrari customers in the world. His Ferrari collection includes the 2013 FF, 1986 Testarossa, 2012 GTO, 2011 Italia 458, 2013 Aperta 599, F12 Berlinetta and more.

Herjavec said of the selective Ferrari buyer process, “[It] rewards people who are loyal to and part of the brand and understand the car for what it is. You don't see people buying a LaFerrari and saying, "Yeah, it's all right." Heräwek says that a true Ferrari enthusiast appreciates the car as a work of art: "Every owner understands the passion and drive behind a car."

14 Forbidden: David Lee never gives up

Via: Los Angeles Times

David Lee seemed like the perfect candidate for an exclusive list of Ferrari VIPs invited to buy their limited edition supercars. The multi-millionaire watch and jewelry entrepreneur already owns a garage full of Ferraris, many bought straight from the factory as part of his $50 million car collection.

He developed a close relationship with an influential Ferrari dealer in Southern California. He studied at the Ferrari driving school and visited the Ferrari factory in Italy. His collection included restored vintage Ferraris, which he showed at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and other exclusive events. However, Ferrari refused him.

But David Lee continues the campaign. He said, “I didn't want to play this game. But there is no other way to get in line.”

13 VIP: Ian Poulter, professional golfer

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Professional golfer Ian Poulter is considered the fifth best player in the world, but he is perhaps better known for the outrageous outfits he wears on the golf course. He is also known for his Ferrari collection, which includes all five of the greatest Ferraris ever made: the 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo and LaFerrari. He bought his limited edition 458 Speciale Aperta and LaFerrari during a visit to Maranello in 2015.

Poulter is so passionate about Ferrari that he regretted selling one of his collections to another professional golfer, Rory McIlroy. “When you see your old love in the parking lot… and miss her… That F12 was amazing…” He may have lost a friendly bet on the golf course: the winner gets the right to buy one of the other's Ferraris.

12 Banned: Bill Seno, web designer

Bill Ceno owned four limited edition Ferraris that he bought second hand. Although he paid almost double the original price when the new LaFerrari Aperta was announced, Ferrari excluded him from the list of customers who were offered to buy a convertible version of the hypercar.

Seno argues that purchasing a car like the LaFerrari is not easy and usually requires at least a long-term relationship with a Ferrari dealer. A visit to the Ferrari factory in Maranello helps, and celebrities seem to get special perks. Seno says he will still buy Ferraris, but he prefers to buy used cars rather than deal with the "politics" of acquiring a new limited edition.

11 VIP: Gordon Ramsay cooks and drives a Ferrari

Gordon Ramsay may be a famous chef and TV personality known for his cooking and his choice of flamboyant adjectives when berating his chefs, but he's also well known for his superb taste in cars. He loves Ferrari! His collection includes, among others, the F12tdf painted in Bianco Fuji and the Grigio Silverstone LaFerrari.

Ramsay has made several appearances in a motoring television series. Top gear and during one show, he announced that he had been selected to purchase one of 499 limited edition LaFerrari Apertas. Ferrari executives may not be interested in the gourmet dishes that Ramsay creates (they have their own delicious pasta recipes), but they clearly appreciate him as a customer.

10 Banned: Preston Henn, former racing driver

Former racing driver, entrepreneur and multimillionaire Preston Henn has been collecting Ferrari cars for decades and seems to be the perfect candidate to buy a limited edition LaFerrari Aperta. However, after sending a check for a $1 million down payment directly to Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne as a commitment, Henn was told by Ferrari management that he was "not qualified" to acquire Aperta.

Henn, who owned more than 18 different Ferraris, including a Formula 275 car driven by Michael Schumacher and one of three 6885 GTB/C 75,000 Speciale models ever built, was offended by the denial. Henn claimed that Ferrari damaged his reputation, so he attempted to sue the manufacturer for more than $XNUMX (his legal team later dropped the lawsuit).

9 VIP: Chris Evan's Ferrari 250GT California

Although Chris Evan as host on Top gear was short-lived, in his previous appearances he had already shown his love for cars and his passion for Ferrari. On one episode, Evans spoke to host Jeremy Clarkson about his staggering collection of cars, most of which were Ferraris, including plates such as the 275 GTB, GT Lusso, 458 Speciale, 250 GTO, 250, TR61, 365 GTS and 599.

Perhaps one of his most prized possessions is a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California, in which Evans let James May drive one segment. The car, worth over $7 million, was owned by James Coburn and Steve McQueen. Evans later gave five fans a ride in his LaFerrari as he piloted it around the track. Top gear test track for a fee of almost $1,700 (donated to a local charity, of course).

8 Banned: Ferrari employees

Despite their price tag, Ferraris are among the most sought-after supercars in the exotic and performance car market today. With demand far outstripping supply, Ferrari executives view every limited-edition car as a potential purchase for the passionate, loyal, and wealthy enthusiast.

If employees could use their employee discount to buy a new car, then customers would have to wait months or years to get their model for which they pay the list price, and that would reflect badly on the company. The only exception are Formula XNUMX drivers, but they must pay the full cost of their cars. Working for a Ferrari has its perks and perks, but a discount on a new car is not one of them.

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Most Formula 3000 racing fans would not put Josh Karta on a par with legendary Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher or contemporary Mercedes-AMG Petronas legend Lewis Hamilton. However, it handles non-main events, rallies, drifting tracks, and endurance races like the hypercar-filled Gumball XNUMX very well.

A social media celebrity and driver for the famous AF Corse racing team, Kartu impresses fans with his Ferrari collection. F12tdf is the favorite. Ferrari executives seemed to be impressed with his accomplishments as well as his interest in Ferrari. The entrepreneur presented one of the latest additions to his collection - the white LaFerrari Aperta, the cost of which is estimated at almost $ 2 million.

6 VIP: Lewis Hamilton owns two LaFerrari Aperta

Lewis Hamilton is only the third man in history to win five Formula One World Championships, equaling the record of the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio. He is two behind record holder Michael Schumacher. Hamilton has 1 cars in his collection, including several Ferraris: the Ferrari 15 SA Aperta, the LaFerrari and the LaFerrari Aperta.

He collects classic and exotic cars not only for driving pleasure but also as an investment. To keep the cost down, he keeps mileage low by calling a tow truck he has on prepaid to take the cars back to his house after taking them out for a run. Hamilton hopes his next acquisitions will be a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (gullwing) and a Ferrari 250GT California Spyder (a real one, not a copy made for the movie). Ferris Bueller on a free day).

5 VIP: Sammy Hagar, Red Rocker

One foot on the brake, one foot on the gas, hey!

Well, too many traffic jams, I can't get through, no!

So I tried my best illegal move

Well baby black and white came and touched my beat again!

Sammy Hagar sang these words from "I Can't Drive 55". No wonder the car he drove in the music video was his own 1982BB '512 Ferrari.

Hagar is on the list of Ferrari VIP owners and is one of 499 preferred owners who have been asked to purchase the LaFerrari Aperta. Color choice was a problem. He said, "I'm a red rocker and everything, and I have enough red things, you know? It's creamy black and I call it my cappuccino."

4 VIP: Kylie Jenner's garage is full

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Reality TV star and business mogul Kylie Jenner has a garage full of exotic cars that every car enthusiast can envy. Her passion for luxury and performance cars includes a modified Ferrari 458 and a black 488 Spider. Her name alone is more than enough to put her on Ferrari's exclusive VIP list and give her the right to buy limited editions like the LaFerrari.

In addition, in February of this year, she purchased a new LaFerrari for $1.4 million after the birth of her daughter. The new Ferrari was a gift from her child's father, Travis Scott. I wonder if Scott is also on Ferrari's VIP list, or did Ferrari approve the purchase knowing Jenner got the car?

3 VIP: Drake, rapper

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Drake, also known as OVO, 6God, Champagne Papi and Drizzy, has more luxury cars than nicknames and hits combined. Reliable sources say he has a white custom Rolls-Royce Phantom, a custom Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Bentley Continental GTC, Mercedes-Benz SLR, McLaren Convertible, McLaren 675LT, S-Class Brabus, and a $2 million Bugatti Veyron in his garage.

The latest addition to his stable is a LaFerrari painted in rare Giallo Modena (yellow) paint. The supercar features an optional black glass roof as well as Alcantara with black leather seats, yellow piping and yellow curved stitching. Drake's new LaFerrari also showcases yellow brake calipers and carbon fiber body trim. The price paid is estimated to be in excess of $3.5 million.

2 VIP: Ralph Lauren loves more than high fashion

Ralph Lauren's collection of more than 70 cars is the most expensive in the world, according to Forbes. $300 million worth of vintage and exotic cars make up a significant portion of the fashion designer's personal assets, not counting his shares in the Ralph Lauren Corporation. The rarest and most valuable car in Lauren's collection is a '1938 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic with a unique aerolite body and a supercharged 3.3 liter engine.

Only four 57SC Atlantics were built and only two still exist. Lauren is valued at over $40 million. His Ferrari collection includes, among others, the short-wheelbase 1960GT Berlinetta 250, the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB NART Spyder, and the 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 2015 Spyder. In XNUMX Lauren added the Ferrari LaFerrari, the brand's first hybrid sports car.

1 VIP: Ferrari sculpture by Cornelia Hagmann

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An Austrian artist and sculptor, Cornelia Hagmann lives in Switzerland, where she creates delightfully rich paintings, mostly landscapes with lush greenery and flowers. She wrote: “Creative work with art has been and always has been part of my personal evolution. My talent, and therefore my enthusiasm to experiment with colors and new techniques, is my engine.”

Cornelia is infatuated with a different type of engine: the one that powers a Ferrari. Her passion began with her late husband, Walter Hagmann, a businessman and leading Ferrari collector, who commissioned this magnificent Rosso Corsa LaFerrari as a gift for his wife before his death. She describes the car as follows: "It's a real work of art: I can just look at it for hours ...".

Sources: Car and Driver, Daily Mail, Carbuzz and 4WheelsNews.